Polly's Pointers and Polly's Problems in Homemaking
A collage of reader tips and questions from Polly’s column including a nickels trick to curb arguing on trips, handling rheumatoid arthritis handshake etiquette, color labeling for washcloths, removing paint smell from glassware via sun, salvaging lipstick with a cotton swab, stair safety with carpet, repurposing baby bottle sterilizers to steam corn, and a request for reader ideas with a dollar prize from the Newspaper Enterprise Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly
Mrs. J. McQ
Your Individual Horoscope Frances Drake
Aries through Pisces provide daily guidance on effort, momentum, planning, and smart cooperation. Notable lines note Upton Sinclair and Sophia Loren as birthdate references, with a historical aside on greenbacks and Civil War finance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Drake
Upton Sinclair
Sophia Loren
Dear Dr Lamb Colitis and Allergy Advice
Reader asks about perfume allergy and headache remedies. Dr Lamb suggests allergy specialist desensitizing injections and notes antihistamines have drowsiness limits. Also discusses types of colitis, diet changes, and cautions about varying causes and tolerances, inviting questions and offering a diet booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Lamb
Across and Down Puzzle Clues Mixed List
A compact list of crossword clues spanning across and down entries with answers ranging from biblical figures to geographic terms and common nouns, including hints for names, animals, tools, and natural features. The item resembles a syndicated puzzle page segment with varied difficulty and several entries require cross-reference.
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By Polly Cramer
Elsie
Veronica
Beulah
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Aries
Taurus
Leo
Scorpion
Mars
Capricorn
Aquarius Meng Fa
Greenbacks
U.S
Thanx
Mary C. Flippin
Iola
Kans
West Third St
Cleveland
Ohio
Lawrence E. Lamb
Lawrence Lamb, M.D
Olio
Leah
English River
OF MT
Rainier
University OF Washington
Ar Sansom
Sgt
Stripes
BY Bill HowKla
Tron Tumay “Tavern
Zei
Alawe
Bugs Bunny
By Heimdahl & Stoffel
Gwoan
Eek & Meek
Frank O'Neal
By Howie Schneider
Wisdume
Prof
Wisdumes
NEA, Inc
TM Reg US
Pat. Off
Winthrop
By Dick Cavalli
Foster
Attila the Hun
Captain
General Monkton Historical Mansion
Crooks & Lawrence
Sir Fairfield
K. Y. T. Hame
Doric
Ead
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